[derek west]

not expecting many replies to this, but before i go and get a pro to do my promo video, thought i'd give it a bash myself, ive got 4 commercial jobs coming over the next 10 days so i can get some good footage. i only wanna spend between £100 and £200 quid on a camcorder but am confused by what would be best for a simple promo video.
if anyone has any help on whats the best camcorder for that budget price then let me know.
or any good editing software thats knocking around.
couple of mins of video footage coupled with some before and after pics thrown in, a music track in the background and a voice over comentary is all i need it to do.

help!

derek

[Carpet Genie]

Derek,

Have a look at this one - looks okay and is a good price too. 

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/6073166/Toshiba-Camileo-Pro-HD-Camcorder/Product.html?&P36=DU6JU4

[derek west]

cheers for that mike.
unfortunately the reviews say its got poor indoor quality (picture wise). i think thats why i probably will have to spend a bit more. there loads in argos for under £200 but ive no idea which would be best. think i'll pick a few then go onto that site you just showed me and read the reviews, sounds like an excuse to crack open a few, sit back and read to i can't focus
cheers again mike
derek

[clinton]

Derek

Why dont you phone the uni in liverpool as am sure some students there will be glad of the hands on experience of helping.

It also goes on there portfolio.

And they get the experience.

[derek west]

bit of a way for them to travel but i suppose i could clean the uni, sure they have some carpets there. might try that clinton.
derek

[clinton]

You wont have to clean the uni.

Just give the the students a few quid and i think there is a board on the uni web site to get the people you need???

Its worth a try as  guy i did some cleaning for hired them to do some design on clothes etc..

[Carpet Genie]

No worries Derek,

If you see any that you fancy go to this website to see what it's like. They've got most things reviewed here

http://www.trustedreviews.com/camcorders/.

You can spend many hours on this site so you better get plenty of tinnies in.

[Dennis]

I'm happy with my Panasonic SDR-S26 £199 from Amazon - records onto SD card so you can just film, put the card in the computer and watch or edit.
It's good indoors too with just the lights on.

[derek west]

cheers den
i'll check it out on mikes site.
derek

[heritagecleaning]

As for editing software, just use windows movie maker, which is included in xp and vista.

[Mike Osbourne]

Just to add to that, you will have a pig of a time with a MSOFT multi media product if your camera records in .MOV / Quicktime format. Can't think why 

[derek west]

got my camcorder yesterday.
did some filming on a job today, had a look and its come out quite good, just need an editing software package now. windows movie maker is far to simple and so is the software that came with the cam. anyone know any good editing suites?
derek

[Mike Osbourne]

what did you get derek?

[derek west]

panasonic sdr-s26 in red.
cheers for the help mike.
derek

[Mike Osbourne]

Not pink then.

[derek west]

i wish.
derek

[Aquakleen Restoration Services]

Derek when you get your camcorder you will need editing software. Windows has its own (Windows movie maker) but its basic and if Im honest pretty buggy! I recommend Power Director which is excellent. You can do a multitude of things with it including pro looking transitional effects and it has a whole host of editing features!

Have a look here...

http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

John

[Glynn]

There"s only one Derek.
Sony.

[derek west]

cheers john.
do you know if you can add background music and also narration which would mean it has at least 2 music time lines?
derek

[Aquakleen Restoration Services]

Hi Derek

Yes you can do that and a lot more besides

John